Typically, children suffer from eczema and dermatitis due to an imbalance or a weakness in their constitution. These can be relieved with Chinese medicine treatments over the course of several months. Some of these skin changes may result from food allergies (e.g., dairy, gluten, soy, corn), respiratory allergies, or stressors in the child’s life. While providing acupuncture and herbal therapy, I will work with parents to understand which potential allergens and stressors may be exacerbating the skin problems.
Altering a chronic skin condition for kids can take several months of treatment. However, typically improvement will be seen within the first few treatments. With each child I’ll work to reduce the flaring from the skin condition, and also address the root imbalance causing the problem. Depending on the child’s body type, I may prescribe Chinese herbal formulas, many of which come in a sweet-tasting tincture format so that children don’t mind consuming them. For some children, especially those with allergies or weak immunity, I may use light cupping treatments. For children who have a more severe condition, I may use a few very small needles. These needles are so thin and flexible that I’ll typically let the child play with the needle for a bit before using them, to decrease any fear and encourage curiosity with the treatment.
Overall, children almost always enjoy the treatments, as the attention and the massage-like style of acupressure feel great. This is also an opportunity for parents to relax, knowing that their child feels ok and is receiving treatment that will be beneficial. Many times, parents will marvel at how engaged and responsive their child is to the treatment. Parents typically tell me that their child is looking forward to the next treatment – even if the child is habitually afraid of or wary about medical practitioners. As we work together over a period of weeks, I’ll track the progress of the skin conditions and also work with parents to observe improvements in sleeping, eating, and mood.
Are you ready to stop worrying about your child’s skin condition? Give me a call, and we can get your child started with care that he or she will both enjoy and benefit from.
Oakland, CA – Acupuncture for Child Eczema or Dermatitis
SYNOPSIS: One of the most frustrating aspects of being a parent is watching your child suffer and being unable to help relieve the problem. When children have itching and burning skin conditions, it presents a double-bind for parents – parents have to enforce
Treating children's eczema through acupuncture methods
BY: JANET THOMSON, Inspire Family Acupuncture
One of the most frustrating aspects of being a parent is watching your child suffer and being unable to help relieve the problem. When children have itching and burning skin conditions, it presents a double-bind for parents – parents have to enforce a “no scratching” policy against the child’s wishes, and furthermore, parents are generally unable to provide sustained relief with baths and topical ointments. However, acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs can provide a safe and natural method for relieving these frustrating, often chronic skin conditions.
Typically, children suffer from eczema and dermatitis due to an imbalance or a weakness in their constitution. These can be relieved with Chinese medicine treatments over the course of several months. Some of these skin changes may result from food allergies (e.g., dairy, gluten, soy, corn), respiratory allergies, or stressors in the child’s life. While providing acupuncture and herbal therapy, I will work with parents to understand which potential allergens and stressors may be exacerbating the skin problems.
Altering a chronic skin condition for kids can take several months of treatment. However, typically improvement will be seen within the first few treatments. With each child I’ll work to reduce the flaring from the skin condition, and also address the root imbalance causing the problem. Depending on the child’s body type, I may prescribe Chinese herbal formulas, many of which come in a sweet-tasting tincture format so that children don’t mind consuming them. For some children, especially those with allergies or weak immunity, I may use light cupping treatments. For children who have a more severe condition, I may use a few very small needles. These needles are so thin and flexible that I’ll typically let the child play with the needle for a bit before using them, to decrease any fear and encourage curiosity with the treatment.
Overall, children almost always enjoy the treatments, as the attention and the massage-like style of acupressure feel great. This is also an opportunity for parents to relax, knowing that their child feels ok and is receiving treatment that will be beneficial. Many times, parents will marvel at how engaged and responsive their child is to the treatment. Parents typically tell me that their child is looking forward to the next treatment – even if the child is habitually afraid of or wary about medical practitioners. As we work together over a period of weeks, I’ll track the progress of the skin conditions and also work with parents to observe improvements in sleeping, eating, and mood.
Are you ready to stop worrying about your child’s skin condition? Give me a call, and we can get your child started with care that he or she will both enjoy and benefit from.
Typically, children suffer from eczema and dermatitis due to an imbalance or a weakness in their constitution. These can be relieved with Chinese medicine treatments over the course of several months. Some of these skin changes may result from food allergies (e.g., dairy, gluten, soy, corn), respiratory allergies, or stressors in the child’s life. While providing acupuncture and herbal therapy, I will work with parents to understand which potential allergens and stressors may be exacerbating the skin problems.
Altering a chronic skin condition for kids can take several months of treatment. However, typically improvement will be seen within the first few treatments. With each child I’ll work to reduce the flaring from the skin condition, and also address the root imbalance causing the problem. Depending on the child’s body type, I may prescribe Chinese herbal formulas, many of which come in a sweet-tasting tincture format so that children don’t mind consuming them. For some children, especially those with allergies or weak immunity, I may use light cupping treatments. For children who have a more severe condition, I may use a few very small needles. These needles are so thin and flexible that I’ll typically let the child play with the needle for a bit before using them, to decrease any fear and encourage curiosity with the treatment.
Overall, children almost always enjoy the treatments, as the attention and the massage-like style of acupressure feel great. This is also an opportunity for parents to relax, knowing that their child feels ok and is receiving treatment that will be beneficial. Many times, parents will marvel at how engaged and responsive their child is to the treatment. Parents typically tell me that their child is looking forward to the next treatment – even if the child is habitually afraid of or wary about medical practitioners. As we work together over a period of weeks, I’ll track the progress of the skin conditions and also work with parents to observe improvements in sleeping, eating, and mood.
Are you ready to stop worrying about your child’s skin condition? Give me a call, and we can get your child started with care that he or she will both enjoy and benefit from.
